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rumors grip us news outlets of the syrian government is preparing to use chemical weapons just as washington admits military intervention is under consideration. new online video emerges suggesting syrian rebels might be considering a chemical attack of their own. and the u.s. senate passes a bill removing barriers to trade with moscow one at the same time backing sanctions against russian officials for human rights violations which moscow pulls . around the world onscreen online international news and comment live from moscow the egyptian army has cleared protesters from the area near caro's presidential palace clashes between rival demonstrations that took place there overnight wednesday left at least seven dead and hundreds injured tanks were brought in as supporters and opponents of president morsy forty each other into the early morning . reporter bel true is outside the presidential palace. as you can probably see behind me there are hundreds gathered here as marches converge outside the presidential palace calling for the end of morsi and the ever singing his concession decoration be
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tracie potts for us in washington. tracie, thanks. >>> egypt state television is reporting at least five people were killed in overnight flashes between supporters and opponents of egyptian president mohammed morsi. the street battles were the most violent since egypt's latest crisis erupted two weeks ago where morsi assumed near absolute power. the opposition is vowing more protests later today. >>> this morning, two australian radio hosts are apologizing for a prank call that's getting worldwide attention. it was made to the hospital where kate is being treated for acute morning sick sentencesness. anna bell roberts is with us. >> reporter: good morning, lynn. that's right. the latest on kate's condition is that she will remain in hospital. we're not quite sure for how much longer, but she is said to be doing well and getting a lot of rest, which doctors say is what she really needs. as you say, she's had a number of visitors, her brother james and sister pippa were both seen at the hospital last night visiting her.
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is adopting market values in washington i'm going to. on our website the cable t.v. company which wants to know you better much better telecom giant balls a patent for equipment that will be watching you while you watch t.v. it's all designed to better target you with advertising. plus a tourist but still in business the u.s. security company formerly known as black water wins a multimillion deal to helles that u.s. troops in afghanistan had to r.t. dot com for all the details. all the e.u. strongly condemns the construction of israeli settlements its members are still happy to buy products with millions of dollars from them every year while those artes peter out of reports there are growing calls to ban trade which is illegal under international law. produce of israel except this isn't israel this is the jordan valley in the west bank and this farm is deemed illegal under international law the european union imports around three hundred million dollars worth of products from here each year now a group of twenty two n.g.o.s from across europe is looking to highlight
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good afternoon welcome to capital like our i'm lauren lyster here in washington d.c. these are your headlines for wednesday december fifth two thousand and twelve while the world how it's economic cast on the u.s. fiscal problems or the drama in europe what might be we be missing elsewhere say japan the former c.e.o. of the japanese company olympus michael woodford is here he went from feel level executive to whistleblower he's here to talk about the one point seven billion dollar fraud he exposed as well as what he thinks about water and your business practices and economic help in japan and president obama says he'd love to have a business leader for his economic team this term but he says it is just so hard to recruit why. the confirmation process has become so miserable so drawn out. now it may not get as much play but how does senate confirmation get in the way of properly policing the financial sector we'll have a reality check plus former senator alan simpson has been a guest on the show and he has a new message for millennia old. used to grammy your breakfast
good afternoon welcome to capital like our i'm lauren lyster here in washington d.c. these are your headlines for wednesday december fifth two thousand and twelve while the world how it's economic cast on the u.s. fiscal problems or the drama in europe what might be we be missing elsewhere say japan the former c.e.o. of the japanese company olympus michael woodford is here he went from feel level executive to whistleblower he's here to talk about the one point seven billion dollar fraud he...
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possession is now legal in washington state. but the new marijuana law is now setting the stage for a new showdown involving the feds. we get the story from kristen dahlgren. >> reporter: at seattle landmark, a celebration. as of midnight, washington state's new law makes it legal for adults to possess up to an ounce of marijuana. >> the first legal case. >> reporter: the new system is modelled on alcohol laws. it is still illegal to drive impaired or possess pot under twenty-one, they issued verbal warnings only. you can legally possess one ounce, use it in private. but stores will not be licensed to sell it for recreational use for a year, without a prescription there is still no sale. recreational users are going to say where am i going to buy this marijuana if it is illegal to sell marijuana still? >> reporter: federal law still prohibits the sale in any state. >> the federal government may prosecute anyone who uses marijuana on federal land, parks's courthouses, and could go after the large-scale growers whether or n who su
possession is now legal in washington state. but the new marijuana law is now setting the stage for a new showdown involving the feds. we get the story from kristen dahlgren. >> reporter: at seattle landmark, a celebration. as of midnight, washington state's new law makes it legal for adults to possess up to an ounce of marijuana. >> the first legal case. >> reporter: the new system is modelled on alcohol laws. it is still illegal to drive impaired or possess pot under...
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news outlets that the syrian government is preparing to use chemical weapons just as washington admits military intervention is under consideration. when a new online video emerges suggesting syrian rebels might be considering a chemical attack of their own. egyptian tanks streets the army clears protesters from the area near the presidential palace where fierce clashes between pro and anti morsy demonstrators have left at least seven dead. around the world on screen online international news and comment live from moscow so we start with our breaking news this hour the u.s. senate has approved legislation that lifts cold war era trade restrictions with russia but it has also imposed sanctions on a select group of high ranking russian officials washington accuses the officials of being involved in the death of said again magnitsky a russian lawyer who died in a russian jail in two thousand and nine moscow welcomed a move to normalize trade as a step forward but the so-called magnitsky act is absurd and a setback in the reset of relations he promised to return it will have a detailed rep
news outlets that the syrian government is preparing to use chemical weapons just as washington admits military intervention is under consideration. when a new online video emerges suggesting syrian rebels might be considering a chemical attack of their own. egyptian tanks streets the army clears protesters from the area near the presidential palace where fierce clashes between pro and anti morsy demonstrators have left at least seven dead. around the world on screen online international news...
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is adopting market values in washington i'm going to check on. on our website the cable company which wants to know you better much better tell them john falzon page in point quickly and that will be what you want to watch t.v. it's all designed to better talk to you with advertising. for you but still in business for you a security company formerly known as blackwater which is a multimillion deal to hold your troops in afghanistan at all to dot com all the details. hundreds of antiwar activists have protested in london after the u.k. finance minister admitted this to be five more years of his charity for the country demonstrate just days the budget for war that should be cut druther than welfare kate hudson from the coalition of resistance was among the crowds. britain spending on nuclear weapons this is not the fundamental issue it's something that the vast majority of the population is a great currently we are spending three billion pounds a year just on maintaining existing systems we know the government wants to spend a hundred billion pound
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is adopting market values in washington i'm going to check out. on our web site the cable company which wants to know you better much better that's all from seinfeld the page and fully equipped plan that will be watching you watch t.v. it's all designed to talk to you with advertising. platts notorious but still in business the u.s. security company formally known as blackwater wins a multimillion deal to house fuel seats in afghanistan head to i t dot com for all the details. hundreds of antiwar activists have protested in london after the u.k. finance minister and many others do the five more years of austerity for the country demonstrators saying it's the budget for war that should be cut rather than wealth fame kate hudson from the empty cuts coalition of resistance was among the crowds. britain spending on nuclear weapons this is not suit the fundamental issue it's something that the vast majority of the population is a great currently we are spending three billion pounds a year just on maintaining existing systems we know the government want
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washington state put into effect two news laws today with major national significance. as of midnight, possession of up to 1 ounce of marijuana is now legal in washington state, following the approval of a state ballot initiative last month. in enacting the measure, washington is the first state to decriminalize recreational marijuana use and the first to do so anywhere by popular vote. meanwhile, same-sex marriage is also now legal in washington as of midnight after also having been approved by voters on election day one month ago. those are some of the headlines. this is democracy now!, democracynow.org, the war and peace report. i'm amy goodman. we are broadcasting from doha, qatar, but we begin in egypt, where six people are dead and hundreds are wounded following overnight clashes between opponents and supporters of mohamed mursi. tanks were deployed over the presidential palace today amidst ongoing scuffles. the violence marks the culmination of two weeks of protest after president morsi issued a decree granting themselves sweeping and unchecked powers last month.
washington state put into effect two news laws today with major national significance. as of midnight, possession of up to 1 ounce of marijuana is now legal in washington state, following the approval of a state ballot initiative last month. in enacting the measure, washington is the first state to decriminalize recreational marijuana use and the first to do so anywhere by popular vote. meanwhile, same-sex marriage is also now legal in washington as of midnight after also having been approved...
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running the heritage foundation is an important position in washington. a lot of influence among conservatives, among republicans. i'm sure he's going to have his work cut out for him there. you're right. it does give up that seat from south carolina. south carolina is a pretty red state and once there are elections in south carolina, assume another republican will be elected from south carolina. it's unlikely that in a formal election they're going to elect a democrat from south carolina to come to washington. hasn't happened in a while. my sense is that republicans will hold that seat eventually and whatever happens with jim demint. i was surprised that he decided to make that decision. we invited him to come on our show today and explain what's going on. i'm sure he's frustrated like a lot of conservatives are that president obama was re-elected for another four years and he worked hard to try to help romney get elected, help republicans and it's a source of frustration. a different challenge for him running a major think tank in washington and let's s
running the heritage foundation is an important position in washington. a lot of influence among conservatives, among republicans. i'm sure he's going to have his work cut out for him there. you're right. it does give up that seat from south carolina. south carolina is a pretty red state and once there are elections in south carolina, assume another republican will be elected from south carolina. it's unlikely that in a formal election they're going to elect a democrat from south carolina to...
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final orders from president assad according to undermind us officials quoted in the american media washington says that would be all the reason it needs to intervene in the conflict and as artie's middle east correspondent policy reports the timing of these unsubstantiated w m d revelations may not be a coincidence. these rumors are verified as of yet they are just allegations what they do suggest is that syria's military has been mixing chemical weapons and loading them into a bomb the allegation suggests that the syrian president bashar assad is reportedly planning to use these on his own people this comes as the u.s. military is making contingency plans should be soon president bashar assad siding with the u.s. sources saying that they all know where that assad has received numerous asylum offers at the same time the united states has the quarter he deployed the u.s. eisenhower start straw. group which went through the suez canal from the persian gulf over the weekend and we understand according to reports that it is making its way to the syrian coast and it has been throughout this week n
final orders from president assad according to undermind us officials quoted in the american media washington says that would be all the reason it needs to intervene in the conflict and as artie's middle east correspondent policy reports the timing of these unsubstantiated w m d revelations may not be a coincidence. these rumors are verified as of yet they are just allegations what they do suggest is that syria's military has been mixing chemical weapons and loading them into a bomb the...
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is adopting market values in washington i'm going to. on our website the cable t.v. company which wants to know you better much better. equipment that will be watching you while you watch t.v. . advertising. but still in business the u.s. security company formerly known as blackwater a multimillion deal to house u.s. troops in afghanistan. all the details. some other international news now at twenty one minutes past the hour in the russian capital had been mass evacuations from parts of. after the explosion of a chemical container in the city's port area local media reports that it's caused public transport chaos in the argentine capital with many services canceled a toxic cloud has formed in the sky above the city but officials say it poses no serious danger. student protests marking the fourth anniversary of the shooting of a teenager policeman turned violent in greece athens of protesters held petrol bombs with tear gas and stun grenades used in response fifteen year old alexandros . was shot dead in athens in two thousand and eight sparking major riots across the
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. >>> in washington state, same sex couples can also get their marriage licenses today. the governor there signed the law into effect yesterday. a few counties issued the first wedding certificates one minute after midnight because there was a three day waiting period. >>> and a big honor for one of the baltimore ravens. "gq" magazine named the linebacker an honorary gay of the year. back in august, he donated a pair of tickets to same sex marriage fundraiser. he was harshly criticized for doing so. minnesota vikings punter chris clue also awarded with the honor. he's been very outspoken in his support of equal rights for same sex couples. >>> seven weeks after suffering a torn tricep back on the practice field. lewis won't take the field sunday against rg3 and the redskins. we won't expect to see him play though until december 16th. that's when peyton manning and the broncos comes calling. terrell suggs is going to be a game-time decision. >>> police are trying to figure out exactly how a police officer's service weapon was fired inside an emergency room at st. joe's in
. >>> in washington state, same sex couples can also get their marriage licenses today. the governor there signed the law into effect yesterday. a few counties issued the first wedding certificates one minute after midnight because there was a three day waiting period. >>> and a big honor for one of the baltimore ravens. "gq" magazine named the linebacker an honorary gay of the year. back in august, he donated a pair of tickets to same sex marriage fundraiser. he was...
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to cross talk the kurdish issue i'm joined by my guests in washington edward joseph he is an international conflict in democracy expert and we have bill again he is the executive director of the rethink institute all right gentlemen crossed the girls in fact that means you can jump in anytime you want and what if i go to you first i mean as i said in the introduction as the arabs fight among themselves particularly in syria it's the kurds that are winning. hello peter i i don't know if i would. go that far to say kurds are winning i think that it's true that the kurds see an opportunity here and. consequently turkey. which is the country most concerned about kurdish ness nationalism having being host to the largest population of kurds in the world is cry wary of this situation but in particular i think when we talk about potential developments the most immediate case of course is syria and i don't think the situation on the ground there would suggest that there's a clear winner certainly not for kurdish aspirations at the moment the kurds of course would like autonomy in syria and. probabl
to cross talk the kurdish issue i'm joined by my guests in washington edward joseph he is an international conflict in democracy expert and we have bill again he is the executive director of the rethink institute all right gentlemen crossed the girls in fact that means you can jump in anytime you want and what if i go to you first i mean as i said in the introduction as the arabs fight among themselves particularly in syria it's the kurds that are winning. hello peter i i don't know if i would....
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reporting from washington, kathy kaye. egypt's president says his heart is heavy, but he promises there will be no return to the days of dictatorship lighting aoi
reporting from washington, kathy kaye. egypt's president says his heart is heavy, but he promises there will be no return to the days of dictatorship lighting aoi
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this guy works as a consee arj in a powerful washington d.c. building. his passion to give back to his hometown in africa has now inspired a whole community. [ male announcer ] this december, remember -- you can stay in and share something... ♪ ♪ ...or you can get out there with your friends and actually share something. ♪ the lexus december to remember sales event is on, offering some of our best values of the year. this is the pursuit of perfection. now is a good time to think about your options. are you looking for a plan that really meets your needs and your budget? as you probably know, medicare only covers about 80% of your part b medical expenses. the rest is up to you. so consider an aarp medicare supplement insurance plan, insured by unitedhealthcare insurance company. like all standardized medicare supplement plans, they cover some of what medicare doesn't pay. and could save you in out-of-pocket medical costs. call today to request a free decision guide to help you better understand medicare and which aarp medicare supplement plan works
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those in washington state have to wait three days to be married. same-sex weddings in maryland will begin on january first. maine will legalize the practice on december 29. the three states are the first to approve same-sex marriage by popular vote. in economic news, new jobless claims fell sharply last week, after a temporary spike in the wake of hurricane sandy. and on wall street, stocks managed modest gains today. the dow jones industrial average added 39 points to close at 1,374. the nasdaq rose 15 points to close at 2,989. the u.s. senate has overwhelmingly approved a bill normalizing trade relations with russia. but the measure also contained provisions to punish russian officials accused of human rights offenses-- a move the russian government has denounced. the house passed the legislation last month. president obama has pledged to sign it into law. it was all smiles today for the duchess of cambridge, as she left a london hospital. the former kate middleton was discharged after being treated for severe morning sickness. the duchess emerge
those in washington state have to wait three days to be married. same-sex weddings in maryland will begin on january first. maine will legalize the practice on december 29. the three states are the first to approve same-sex marriage by popular vote. in economic news, new jobless claims fell sharply last week, after a temporary spike in the wake of hurricane sandy. and on wall street, stocks managed modest gains today. the dow jones industrial average added 39 points to close at 1,374. the...
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it's a powerful conservative think tank in washington. demint says he can be more effective outside the senate. >> a lot of my role in the senate has been stopping bad things and saying no to bad things. but we need to do more than that and tell americans what we're for. one of the mistakes i think the republican party made the last two years is trying to make obama the issue without sharing with america bold reform ideas that get people inspired to get behind us. >> senator demint, huge tea party supporter. sometimes clashes with his own party's leadership. he is leaving with four years left in his senate term. earlier, he said he'd retire when the term was up in 2017 but gave no previous indication he might quit now. i want to go to dana bash joining me on the phone here. dana, huge surprise to a lot of people. what's behind the resignation. >> reporter: a huge stunner. nobody saw it coming. i was told by a source close to demint he didn't accept the job until yesterday telling the staff this morning, called the governor in south caroli
it's a powerful conservative think tank in washington. demint says he can be more effective outside the senate. >> a lot of my role in the senate has been stopping bad things and saying no to bad things. but we need to do more than that and tell americans what we're for. one of the mistakes i think the republican party made the last two years is trying to make obama the issue without sharing with america bold reform ideas that get people inspired to get behind us. >> senator demint,...
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no deal yet on the fiscal cliff, so why are so many lawmakers had enough of washington? later, we are joined with a later, we are joined with a hyundai -- holiday-themed >> negotiations in washington are up in the air and with nothing to vote on most lawmakers are headed home for the weekend, but legislators are likely to get an earful about their lack of progress. >> lawmakers getting a lot of washington while they can. >> we have heard eric cantor and house republicans forcing members to be in town for the christmas holiday if the deal is not done before that. >> leave us alone. >> these are the frustrated constituents they will face it social security jobs are cut. >> there will be backlog and disabilities will skyrocket. processing times will skyrocket. >> the few lawmakers left on capitol hill will get some advice when economist mark zandi testifies, and more fallout according to the treasury secretary. >> his did administration prepared to go after the fiscal cliff? >> absolutely. >> a source tells of president obama and john boehner spoke by phone. >> we cannot ne
no deal yet on the fiscal cliff, so why are so many lawmakers had enough of washington? later, we are joined with a later, we are joined with a hyundai -- holiday-themed >> negotiations in washington are up in the air and with nothing to vote on most lawmakers are headed home for the weekend, but legislators are likely to get an earful about their lack of progress. >> lawmakers getting a lot of washington while they can. >> we have heard eric cantor and house republicans...
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attorney in washington said the federal law trumps what you guys are going. people are going to say no, enough. and the obama administration just started ramping up prosecutions of this. this is unusual for me. >> yeah. do you agree, goldie? >> i do, except heroin is making a comeback and that's really unfortunate. but do i think the legalization of marijuana will increase its usage, i don't. people who want to partake, are already partaking. so i think that we ought to just remove the gloves, let people do what they want to do in the privacy of their own homes. free up our police to direct their things to things that are much more important. these people aren't going to get in the car and drive. hell, they can't even kind their far keys after a good joint. so the issue really is about criminalizing things and making a pathway for our young boys, chiefly boys, from the high school straight to prison. that pipeline is as straight as it's ever been. >> krystal, another change versus just a few years ago, same-sex marriage. here are the nine states plus d.c. whe
attorney in washington said the federal law trumps what you guys are going. people are going to say no, enough. and the obama administration just started ramping up prosecutions of this. this is unusual for me. >> yeah. do you agree, goldie? >> i do, except heroin is making a comeback and that's really unfortunate. but do i think the legalization of marijuana will increase its usage, i don't. people who want to partake, are already partaking. so i think that we ought to just remove...
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>> reporter: in washington state, it's now totally legal to smoke marijuana for pleasure, as long as you're at least 21. i'm over 21. >> sure. >> reporter: i pull out an ounce of maifrp right now, you are a sworn officer. what will you say to me? >> i'm going to say probably nothing. >> reporter: in fact, they joke on the official police website, "you may responsibly get baked, order some pizzas and enjoy a 'lord of the rings' marathon in the privacy of your own home." but even though it's legal to have it, it's not yet legal to sell marijuana to the masses. at least not for another year, while the state establishes rules for this now budding industry. entrepreneurs, or "pot-trepeneurs," like this former microsoft manager are already making plans to open st starbucks-like stores. you've got this displayed, you know, encased like a beautiful piece of art. you're targeting the high-end market? >> that is exactly right. the category of premium marijuana. think like a fine brandy, a fine cognac. >> reporter: drug policy experts worry the new law could spark new problems. >> the price of
>> reporter: in washington state, it's now totally legal to smoke marijuana for pleasure, as long as you're at least 21. i'm over 21. >> sure. >> reporter: i pull out an ounce of maifrp right now, you are a sworn officer. what will you say to me? >> i'm going to say probably nothing. >> reporter: in fact, they joke on the official police website, "you may responsibly get baked, order some pizzas and enjoy a 'lord of the rings' marathon in the privacy of your...
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now we move on to your money and the financial peril our nation faces if washington lawmakers don't get it together soon. president obama saying now a deal to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff could be about a week away. there is just one catch. he says republicans have to accept the, quote: reality as he puts it that tax rates are going up for the richest americans. something g.o.p. leaders are calling a deal breaker. >> we're not insisting on rates just out of spite or out of any kind of partisan bickering. but rather because we need to raise a certain amount of revenue. we can probably solve this. it's not that tough. but we need that conceptual break through that says we need to do a balanced plan. >> we made a good faith offer to avert the fiscal crisis and that offer included significant spending cuts reforms and it included additional revenue. and frankly, it was a balanced approach mr. president has been asking for. now we need a response from the white house. >> they have 27 days to prevent automatic tax hikes and spending cuts from kicking in on new year's day. ed henry live at
now we move on to your money and the financial peril our nation faces if washington lawmakers don't get it together soon. president obama saying now a deal to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff could be about a week away. there is just one catch. he says republicans have to accept the, quote: reality as he puts it that tax rates are going up for the richest americans. something g.o.p. leaders are calling a deal breaker. >> we're not insisting on rates just out of spite or out of any kind of...
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we have team coverage from the region and washington. >>> also breaking overnight, arrested. the american software guru on the run for weeks after his neighbor was killed. now, in the hands of authorities. >>> an alert for parents. the government issuing a warning about a popular product, after the deaths of five newborns. >>> and rover behind the wheel? yep. teaching dogs to drive. >>> and good morning, everyone. we begin with that developing story from syria's civil war. credible, new concerns about the use of chemical weapons by syrian forces. >> syria's chemical weapons stockpile is believed to be one of the largest in the world. and there's word that regime forces might be ready to use it. we spoke with alex marquardt a short time ago, from the turkey/syria border. >> reporter: it seems that syria went through the preparation phase, loading components of the highly-toxic sarin gas. syria doesn't even acknowledge that it has chemical weapons. they've said that they would never use them against their own people. but one top official warned this summer that they would only
we have team coverage from the region and washington. >>> also breaking overnight, arrested. the american software guru on the run for weeks after his neighbor was killed. now, in the hands of authorities. >>> an alert for parents. the government issuing a warning about a popular product, after the deaths of five newborns. >>> and rover behind the wheel? yep. teaching dogs to drive. >>> and good morning, everyone. we begin with that developing story from...
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they are very popular with washington elite. they struck some important themes. they didn't have real content but themes about broadening the base of the party. the republican party strength is in the states. always has been. that's where revival comes from. i think one should keep an eye on republican governors. i think one should not be so quick to think it's going to be a replay and reaction to the events of 2012. >> thanks to both. >> thank you. >>> disguised his death in intrigue, john mcafee, on the run, now seeking asylum in guatemala. he was supposed to speak to reporters but he never showed up. it's been a caught and mouse game he's been playing with authorities who want to question him about his neighbor in belize who was murdered. >> no one has blamed me for the murder. i have not been charged. i am not a suspect. they merely want to question me about the murder. >> so why is he on the move? cnn's martin savidge actually tracked him down in belize. it was no small feat. that in and of itself, i know, was a rather bizarre and surreal experience. martin'
they are very popular with washington elite. they struck some important themes. they didn't have real content but themes about broadening the base of the party. the republican party strength is in the states. always has been. that's where revival comes from. i think one should keep an eye on republican governors. i think one should not be so quick to think it's going to be a replay and reaction to the events of 2012. >> thanks to both. >> thank you. >>> disguised his death...
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. >> they will not have him against the washington redskins -- he returned to the practice field for the first time since he tore his triceps against the dallas cowboys. lewis can return as early as next week when they face the broncos. he understands the value of the matchup between # 52 and peyton manning, but it will not factor the decision whether he sees the game. >> he will not play on sunday. that is not something -- i do not know he is ready to play. we'll see how he dies. when he is ready to play, we will let you know. -- we will see how he dies. oes.he is readplay, we will let we will let you know. tom tasselmyer did not today ree terrell suggs did not play today either. if he had surgery -- if he rushes back before he showed, his season could also end. shows how much he means to this team. it looks like sunday morning will be whether he can line up in a d.c. or stand on the sidelines. >> we will see how it goes. you all pretty much know me. we have been around some time. if you can breathe, you can play, but we have to see how it holds up. that will be the decision on sund
. >> they will not have him against the washington redskins -- he returned to the practice field for the first time since he tore his triceps against the dallas cowboys. lewis can return as early as next week when they face the broncos. he understands the value of the matchup between # 52 and peyton manning, but it will not factor the decision whether he sees the game. >> he will not play on sunday. that is not something -- i do not know he is ready to play. we'll see how he dies....
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average highs 50. 46 in washington. perhaps 48 manassas and 45 at the naval academy and gaithersburg. 4:27. let's go over to monika with a look at timesaver traffic. >>> we have quite a few incidents. one in southeast minnesota avenue north of good hope road where fire activity remains. so watch out for that if you're traveling in the southeast area, then you want to know about this. in the 1:00 hour on the outer loop of the beltway right here at i-270, that's the westbound side of 495, tractor-trailer on its side right at the entrance for 270. it's still there on its side along the right side of the road. crews are on the scene there. let's take a live look. it's not easy to find a camera in that area. luckily east of 270, you're not seeing much in terms of a delay but you still want to scoot over to the left. you can access 270 on the northbound side westbound 495 to northbound 270. but it was fully loaded. it's going to take them the entire rush hour. they're telling me to clear that up. so just be aware of that. it
average highs 50. 46 in washington. perhaps 48 manassas and 45 at the naval academy and gaithersburg. 4:27. let's go over to monika with a look at timesaver traffic. >>> we have quite a few incidents. one in southeast minnesota avenue north of good hope road where fire activity remains. so watch out for that if you're traveling in the southeast area, then you want to know about this. in the 1:00 hour on the outer loop of the beltway right here at i-270, that's the westbound side of...
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as a new report shows washington can potentially x. is there any european citizens private information stored online shielded by an antiterrorism law. you're watching r t a live from moscow with me to on monday good to have you with us this afternoon egypt seen as some of the bloodiest street battles assumes an uprising against president morsi began two weeks ago at least life people have been killed and hundreds injured as pro and anti morsi protesters clashed outside the presidential palace tanks and armored vehicles were deployed to the scene after sporadic fighting continued into this morning the violence that started when thousands of the president's supporters moved into crush a sit in obvious opponents karo based reporter bell drew says the violence has also spread outside the capital. one member of tahrir square where scenes. there have been. on the square here behind me on the side the presidential. as i type reports the caches have broken out during the day but basically we've seen very violent scenes overnight my colleague t
as a new report shows washington can potentially x. is there any european citizens private information stored online shielded by an antiterrorism law. you're watching r t a live from moscow with me to on monday good to have you with us this afternoon egypt seen as some of the bloodiest street battles assumes an uprising against president morsi began two weeks ago at least life people have been killed and hundreds injured as pro and anti morsi protesters clashed outside the presidential palace...
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all the way down to washington, d.c. it's a morning where you want to throw on the heavy winter coat, gloves and hats for the kids. in chicago it's chilly too. this afternoon we'll see sunshine. it will be a nice mid-atlantic period. the midwest is already warmed up after a little recent cold spurt. look at dallas still, mid 70s. we head towards the middle of december. let me show you examples of the forecast over the next couple days. enjoy the sunshine today in the mid-atlantic and northeast. we're going to go through a cloudy period with periods of on and off light rain friday through monday. so this upcoming weekend, don't expect a lot of sunshine. the only really winter weather i can find across the country is in the northern plains. highs in the low 30s with on and off chances of light snow. once again, guys, no big sn snowstor snowstorms. no huge outbreaks of air. we'll be gloomy the next four or five days. >> all right. thank you so much. really appreciate. that. >> thank you, bill. now it's time for sports. and
all the way down to washington, d.c. it's a morning where you want to throw on the heavy winter coat, gloves and hats for the kids. in chicago it's chilly too. this afternoon we'll see sunshine. it will be a nice mid-atlantic period. the midwest is already warmed up after a little recent cold spurt. look at dallas still, mid 70s. we head towards the middle of december. let me show you examples of the forecast over the next couple days. enjoy the sunshine today in the mid-atlantic and northeast....
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. >> tahman bradley, live in washington. thanks, tahman. >>> we also have breaking news this morning from egypt. deadly clashes between opponents and supporters of egypt's new president. at least five people were killed. almost 500 injured overnight in violence that raged around the egyptian presidential palace. opponents of president mohammed morsi are angry over his power grab last month. and a new constitution that was drafted by morsi's allies. >>> we turn to the latest on software mogul john mcafee. he was arrested last night in guatemala for entering the country illegally. now, officials there might send him back to belize, the place he was running from. mcafee vanished in belize after his neighbor was found dead. in an exclusive interview, he denied any involvement in that murder. and he told abc's matt gutman how he disguised himself on the run. >> i had a cane. i was walking like this. and i had my jaws stuffed with toilet paper. >> mcafee said he was requesting asylum in guatemala because he fears he will be killed
. >> tahman bradley, live in washington. thanks, tahman. >>> we also have breaking news this morning from egypt. deadly clashes between opponents and supporters of egypt's new president. at least five people were killed. almost 500 injured overnight in violence that raged around the egyptian presidential palace. opponents of president mohammed morsi are angry over his power grab last month. and a new constitution that was drafted by morsi's allies. >>> we turn to the...
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he met with a room full of ceos in washington today. >> i know that many of you have come down here to try to see, there a way we with break through the logjam and go ahead and get things done. and i'm here to tell you that nobody wants to get this done more than me. >> reporter: and yet house speaker john boehner says the president hat not responded to republicans' latest proposal. >> that offer included significant spending cuts and reforms and it included additional revenue. and frankly, it was the balanced approach that the president has been asking for. >> reporter: perhaps the boehner-obama phone call has moved things along. >> there is lots of activity looking at options. what we don't have is a meeting of the mind. this will require a difficult compromise on all sides to get the job done. >>> also this morning, the developing crisis in syria. unnamed u.s. officials say the syrian army has loaded deadly gas into aerial bombs and is just waiting for orders from president assad. the nerve gas is deadly and volatile but has a relatively brief shelf life. syrian forces have 60 days
he met with a room full of ceos in washington today. >> i know that many of you have come down here to try to see, there a way we with break through the logjam and go ahead and get things done. and i'm here to tell you that nobody wants to get this done more than me. >> reporter: and yet house speaker john boehner says the president hat not responded to republicans' latest proposal. >> that offer included significant spending cuts and reforms and it included additional...
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vote. >>> also in washington small amounts of marijuana became legal. pot smokers celebrated by the segment space needle. they became the first state to decriminalize the recreational use of pot. adults can have up to one ounce of marijuana, but the law bans public use. >>> the man who allegedly pushed a passenger to his death in front of a subway train in new york has been arraigned. naeem davis was charged with second-degree murder yesterday. he implicated himself in the death of ki suh han. on wednesday han's daughter remembers her dad who comes to the others. >> nigh dad was never not hesitant to help anyone. he was always there for someone if they need help. >> davis is being held without bail. >>> and a memorial service in kansas city for javon belcher, the football player who committed suicide on saturday after killing his girlfriend. the chiefs had an early practice wednesday so his teammates could pay their last respects. they say they wanted to remember him as a man, not a killer. >> you've got to try to deal with it however you deal with it a
vote. >>> also in washington small amounts of marijuana became legal. pot smokers celebrated by the segment space needle. they became the first state to decriminalize the recreational use of pot. adults can have up to one ounce of marijuana, but the law bans public use. >>> the man who allegedly pushed a passenger to his death in front of a subway train in new york has been arraigned. naeem davis was charged with second-degree murder yesterday. he implicated himself in the...
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let's roll it. >> after the election of jimmy carter, he went to washington, dc. he came back home with some bacon. >> right. i remember that. >> that's what you do. that's what you do. this is our people in an overwhelming way supported the reelection of this president, and there ought to be a quid pro quo and you ought to exercise leadership on that. of course not just that, but why not. >not. >> sean: quid pro quo. bail us out. >> it's really sad. detroit is a city which at one time had 1,800,000 people. because of bad politics and bad politicians, and we may have just seen one, it's now declined to about 800,000 people. over half the houses in detroit are unnecessary. it brings down the value of the whole city, and this idea that we don't have to solve our problems because somebody out there is going to solve it for us is at the heart of the debate that frankly we didn't do very well in the election which is where's the money coming from? why does the rest of the country owe that person money for a town they're failing in? she's a city council woman. > >> sean
let's roll it. >> after the election of jimmy carter, he went to washington, dc. he came back home with some bacon. >> right. i remember that. >> that's what you do. that's what you do. this is our people in an overwhelming way supported the reelection of this president, and there ought to be a quid pro quo and you ought to exercise leadership on that. of course not just that, but why not. >not. >> sean: quid pro quo. bail us out. >> it's really sad. detroit is...
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>> reporter: there's been a lot of sniffing here in washington. i don't know if they like what they are spelling down here on either side on the deal. yeah, people have been describing it like that, some people said it's like a scorpian dance, you know, they are kind of stalking each other and waiting to get in that room and make the deal. erskine bowles said something similar that, both sides can't really talk about what it's going to be, because they would get pummeled by the base if either side really knew what they are going to in the end agree to. that is the hopeful optimistic side that a deal will be reached. there is another side that says, this isn't as close as those optimists believe, and that this is going over the cliff, and i think there is 50-50 chance right now. bill: and on that point, treasury secretary timothy geithner was asked about it, asked whether or not, you know, the u.s. would go over the cliff, and whether or not we'd be ready for it. here is what he said, listen. >> if is the administration prepared too go over the fis
>> reporter: there's been a lot of sniffing here in washington. i don't know if they like what they are spelling down here on either side on the deal. yeah, people have been describing it like that, some people said it's like a scorpian dance, you know, they are kind of stalking each other and waiting to get in that room and make the deal. erskine bowles said something similar that, both sides can't really talk about what it's going to be, because they would get pummeled by the base if...
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we are officially in holiday mode in washington. short time ago, president obama and his family kicked things off with the lighting of the national christmas tree. ve a new tree this year -- we have a new tree. 28-foot blue spruce. gorgeous. two nights ago the capital christmas tree lit by the house speaker john boehner. this one, of course, via the first family in front of the white house. maybe we should have a fiscal cliff tree, they could both light together. of course, it takes electricity to keep the trees and the lights burning. now that the aelection is over new attention is paid to what president obama will do about energy, climate change and carbon emissions. here is correspondent shannon bream. >> they brought hundreds of millions in his re-election campaign. on the night of his re-election, president obama vowed to further interest of the environmentalist activist group that backed him. >> live in america that isn't burdened by debt or weakened by inequality. that isn't threatened by the destructive power of a warming pl
we are officially in holiday mode in washington. short time ago, president obama and his family kicked things off with the lighting of the national christmas tree. ve a new tree this year -- we have a new tree. 28-foot blue spruce. gorgeous. two nights ago the capital christmas tree lit by the house speaker john boehner. this one, of course, via the first family in front of the white house. maybe we should have a fiscal cliff tree, they could both light together. of course, it takes electricity...